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VegettoEX at 13:01, 31 March 2026

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	A consolidated list of mythology, folklore, and literature references (e.g., ''Journey to the West'', Urashima Tarō, Momotarō, etc.).		A consolidated list of mythology, folklore, and literature references (e.g., ''Journey to the West'', Urashima Tarō, Momotarō, etc.).

	'''[[Sun Wukong]]''':~~<br>~~		'''Specific Pages Related to ''Journey to the West''''':
	A page dedicated to the Monkey King (aka Great Sage, Equal to Heaven), focused on his origins in ''Journey to the West'' and exploring his adaptation into Son Goku from ''Dragon Ball'', along with various Wukong references throughout the franchise (serialization, merchandise, etc.).		* '''[[Sun Wukong]]''': A page dedicated to the Monkey King (aka Great Sage, Equal to Heaven), focused on his origins in ''Journey to the West'' and exploring his adaptation into Son Goku from ''Dragon Ball'', along with various Wukong references throughout the franchise (serialization, merchandise, etc.).
			* '''[[Nyoi-Bō]]''': Information on the weapon from ''Dragon Ball'' with additional background on its ''Journey to the West'' origins
			* '''[[Kinto'un]]''': Information on the vehicle from ''Dragon Ball'' with additional background on its ''Journey to the West'' origins
			* '''[[Oolong]]''': Information on the character from ''Dragon Ball'' with additional background on his ''Journey to the West'' origins
			* '''[[Yamcha]]''': Information on the character from ''Dragon Ball'' with additional background on his ''Journey to the West'' origins

	'''[[Real-world References in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>		'''[[Real-world References in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>

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	'''[[Mythology, Folklore, and Literature References in Dragon Ball‎]]''':<br>		'''[[Mythology, Folklore, and Literature References in Dragon Ball‎]]''':<br>
	A consolidated list of mythology, folklore, and literature references (e.g., ''Journey to the West'', Urashima Tarō, Momotarō, etc.).		A consolidated list of mythology, folklore, and literature references (e.g., ''Journey to the West'', Urashima Tarō, Momotarō, etc.).

			'''[[Sun Wukong]]''':<br>
			A page dedicated to the Monkey King (aka Great Sage, Equal to Heaven), focused on his origins in ''Journey to the West'' and exploring his adaptation into Son Goku from ''Dragon Ball'', along with various Wukong references throughout the franchise (serialization, merchandise, etc.).

	'''[[Real-world References in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>		'''[[Real-world References in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>

VegettoEX at 17:59, 30 March 2026

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	A series of tables cataloging many common terms from ''Dragon Ball'', as well as its mystical and martial roots, and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.		A series of tables cataloging many common terms from ''Dragon Ball'', as well as its mystical and martial roots, and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

	'''[[Chinese ~~influences~~ in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>		'''[[Chinese Influences in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>
	By way of his wife's own interests, Akira Toriyama found inspiration in China in late 1981, first introducing these influences into his work with the Tsun family in ''Dr. Slump'' in 1982. This page covers several areas of Chinese influence in Akira Toriyama's various works, including both his original manga and their various adaptations, continuations, and spin-off works.		By way of his wife's own interests, Akira Toriyama found inspiration in China in late 1981, first introducing these influences into his work with the Tsun family in ''Dr. Slump'' in 1982. This page covers several areas of Chinese influence in Akira Toriyama's various works, including both his original manga and their various adaptations, continuations, and spin-off works.

	'''[[Mythology, ~~folklore~~, and ~~literature references~~ in Dragon Ball‎]]''':<br>		'''[[Mythology, Folklore, and Literature References in Dragon Ball‎]]''':<br>
	A consolidated list of mythology, folklore, and literature references (e.g., ''Journey to the West'', Urashima Tarō, Momotarō, etc.).		A consolidated list of mythology, folklore, and literature references (e.g., ''Journey to the West'', Urashima Tarō, Momotarō, etc.).

	'''[[Real-world ~~references~~ in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>		'''[[Real-world References in Dragon Ball]]''':<br>
	A list of all real-world "things" referenced in the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, from the original manga all the way up through modern animated productions.		A list of all real-world "things" referenced in the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, from the original manga all the way up through modern animated productions.

	'''[[Dragon Ball ~~references~~ in ~~other media~~]]''':<br>		'''[[Dragon Ball References in Other Media]]''':<br>
	The flip-side of that is ''Dragon Ball'' getting referenced in other media!		The flip-side of that is ''Dragon Ball'' getting referenced in other media!

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These resources provide in-depth listings and analysis of "real world" material across the expanded oeuvre of [[Akira Toriyama]] — items that are either themselves pulled from other parts of worldly culture, or in turn directly contribute back to popular culture.

'''[[Real World Timeline]]''': 
A chronology of events in the real world that would lead to the creation of the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, as well as the chronology of the development, production, and release of works within and related to it.

'''[[Japanese & Chinese Glossary of Dragon Ball, Mystical, and Martial Terminology]]''': 
A series of tables cataloging many common terms from ''Dragon Ball'', as well as its mystical and martial roots, and comparing the various ways of romanizing them, including Japanese and the two Chinese styles of Hanyu Pinyin and Wade-Giles.

'''[[Chinese influences in Dragon Ball]]''': 
By way of his wife's own interests, Akira Toriyama found inspiration in China in late 1981, first introducing these influences into his work with the Tsun family in ''Dr. Slump'' in 1982. This page covers several areas of Chinese influence in Akira Toriyama's various works, including both his original manga and their various adaptations, continuations, and spin-off works.

'''[[Mythology, folklore, and literature references in Dragon Ball‎]]''': 
A consolidated list of mythology, folklore, and literature references (e.g., ''Journey to the West'', Urashima Tarō, Momotarō, etc.).

'''[[Real-world references in Dragon Ball]]''': 
A list of all real-world "things" referenced in the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise, from the original manga all the way up through modern animated productions.

'''[[Dragon Ball references in other media]]''': 
The flip-side of that is ''Dragon Ball'' getting referenced in other media!